Position number: K0051175
Location of Employment: 29th Judicial District, Kansas City, KS
Position Title and Salary: Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $ 58,404.53 annually
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
Job Duties: Job Duties: This position is assigned to the Adult Probation Department. This position will be primarily responsible for supervision of defendants placed on probation and felony drug diversion.
The job duties involve but are not limited to; communication and interaction with clients placed on probation; assisting clients in understanding and complying with the conditions of probation that have been placed on them; and assisting clients in identifying their needs and referring clients to appropriate community resources. The job duties require conducting WRNA, LSCMI, and SASSI assessments; meeting with clients; accurately maintaining records; monitoring court dockets; enforcing orders of the court; giving testimony; and organizing information for the transfer of supervision and or the arrest of a client who has violated probation. This position will work closely with individuals and agencies within the community in developing and using their resources; with law enforcement; and court staff as well as the District Attorney’s office. Work is performed independently or in teams under the general direction of the Chief Court Services Officer and is reviewed through meetings and evaluations of work performance.
Required Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, criminology, counseling, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
All applicants are subject to a name-based criminal history background check. You must have a valid Driver’s License and access legal means of transportation. If employed by Court Services, the new employee must pass a fingerprint-based background check within the first 30 days of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of the criminal court system with experience in caseload management
- Ability to multitask and have excellent time management skills
- Must be able to complete EPICS, WRNA, and LSCMI, and SASSI certification within 12 months of employment and maintain those certifications while employed
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and written
- Proficient use of current computer programs and technology
- Professional, courteous and cooperative in demeanor
Applications will be accepted until: April 16th at 5 PM
The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact ada@kscourts.org or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.
THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER
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